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Was murderer inspired by horror film?
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Mar 2013
The Loved Ones is cited in trial.
Three films added to Sundance London
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Mar 2013
Mud, A.C.O.D. and Metro Manila join line-up.
Previews and events this week
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Mar 2013
Danny Boyle talks Trance, Brian Cox on his career, plus plenty of festival action
Mystery wins at Asian Film Awards
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Mar 2013
Michelle Yeoh receives excellence award.
Great Gatsby to open Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 16 Mar 2013
Baz Luhrmann's film to get motor running on 66th edition.
Stage Struck at Silent Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Mar 2013
Glad rags out for Hippodrome gala.
EIFF kicks off global Motor Neurone Awareness Day
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Mar 2013
Festival to screen documentary I Am Breathing as part of worldwide collaboration.
Scams, lies and videotape
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Mar 2013
Film fraudsters are convicted.
Iran threatens lawsuit over Argo
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Mar 2013
Propaganda allegations also surround Red Dawn.
Sundance London line-up revealed
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Mar 2013
Second year slate includes UK Spotlight.
Fifth Column Features joins digital distribution market
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Mar 2013
Filmmakers' firm offers first 'pay-as-you-wish' price model
Afghanistan holds first ever Women's Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Mar 2013
Event marks International Women's Day.
First Time Fest awards
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 07 Mar 2013
Celebration of debut filmmakers inaugural awards
Tribeca Film Festival announces main slate
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Mar 2013
Phil Morrison, Neil LaBute and Clark Gregg films among world premieres.
Diego Rougier takes home First Time Fest Grand Prize
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 06 Mar 2013
Martin Scorsese, Ellyn Burstyn, Darren Aronofsky, Jack Huston and Tony Bennett join awards ceremony
Bootleg Film Festival line-up announced
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Mar 2013
Underground independent festival hits Edinburgh.
Desperate filmmaker accused of murder
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Mar 2013
Was model killed when kidnap plan went wrong?
A big day for Today
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Mar 2013
Senegalese film takes top prize at Panafrican Film Festival.
Inaugural First Time Fest announces jury
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Mar 2013
Eye For Film critic joins panel to celebrate first-time filmmakers.
Zero Dark Thirty inquiry dropped
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Feb 2013
Has 'propaganda' film lost its power?
Argo wins top Oscar
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Feb 2013
Life Of Pi is also a roaring success.
All about the Oscars
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Feb 2013
Live updates from the Eye For Film team.
Much Ado About Nothing closes Glasgow Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Feb 2013
Fans go wild for Joss Whedon.
Spirit Awards love Silver Linings
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Feb 2013
David O Russell's Playbook dominates indie celebration
Too much for Australia?
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Feb 2013
Censor says no to real gay sex scenes - but yes to bestiality.
Amour conquers all at Césars
by Richard Mowe - 23 Feb 2013
Michael Haneke's film triumphs at French Oscars
Oscar nominee detained in L.A.
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Feb 2013
5 Broken Cameras director held by security.
France's top dollar stars
by Richard Mowe - 19 Feb 2013
Dany Boon, Gérard Depardieu and Catherine Frot head earnings list.
Richard Briers dies
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Feb 2013
Good Life star was also much loved Shakespearean film actor.
Child's Pose wins Golden Bear
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Feb 2013
Romanian drama takes top prize at Berlin Film Festival.
Thandie Newton speaks up for women on London march
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Feb 2013
"The movement is phenomenal," says actress.
London Turkish Festival revs up for 18th edition
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Feb 2013
World premiere of The Butterfly's Dream among the highlights.
Edinburgh announces Grémillon retrospective
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Feb 2013
EIFF also reinstates Audience Award for 2013 edition.
Glasgow Short Film Festival awards announced
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Feb 2013
I Am Tom Moody is audience favourite.
Argo wins Best Film BAFTA as Affleck takes Best Director.
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Feb 2013
Emmanuelle Riva is named Best Actress - 52 years after her first nomination!
New York Rendez-Vous With French Cinema line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Feb 2013
Showcase to open with Populaire.
The Grandmaster opens Berlin Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Feb 2013
Martial arts drama heads up the action.
Hippodrome Silent Cinema line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Feb 2013
Programme expanded to five-day celebration.
Skyfall success
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Feb 2013
Bond is best at the Evening Standard Awards.
Italian film première delayed by state?
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Feb 2013
Girlfriend In A Coma may be too hot to handle.
UK critics go for Argo
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Feb 2013
Another award for Affleck.
Tiger Award winners announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 03 Feb 2013
Director Daniel Hoesl goes on safari and bags a Tiger at the 42nd International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch dies on the day the film about his life opens in the city he loved so much.
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 02 Feb 2013
"I saw New York below the plane and it belonged to me."
Argo wins again
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Jan 2013
Affleck triumph at the SAG awards.
Fruitvale and Blood Brother take top awards at Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Jan 2013
Drama and HIV doc win over jury.
César nominations announced
by Richard Mowe - 25 Jan 2013
Camille Rewinds takes the lead.
Sundance Film Festival Announces Jury Awards in Short Filmmaking
by Robert Munro - 24 Jan 2013
Polish short film The Whistle takes top prize.
Michael Winner dies
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Jan 2013
Controversial director dies aged 77.
Michel Hazanavicius to adapt The Search
by Richard Mowe - 20 Jan 2013
Exclusive! New project for the director of The Artist.
Love wins out at the Lumières
by Richard Mowe - 19 Jan 2013
Richard Mowe in Paris on France's answer to the Golden Globes
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